A gold loan is a secured loan where you pledge your gold jewellery (usually 18-24 karats) as collateral to borrow money from a lender. The loan amount is determined based on the gold’s value.
Any Indian citizen who is at least 18 years old and owns gold with a minimum purity of 18 karats can apply for a gold loan.
You need to submit identity and address proofs such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving licence, or utility bills.
The lender evaluates the gold’s purity from its karats, weight, and current market price. The loan amount is then calculated based on the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio applied to the gold’s assessed value.
Gold loan interest rates on Bajaj Markets start from 9.48%. You can apply online, from whichever city you come from.
Gold loans are typically processed and disbursed quickly after verifying the pledged gold and submitted documents.
Repayment options may include monthly EMIs, bullet payments, part payments, or other flexible plans based on the lender’s terms.
If repayments are missed, the lender may charge penalties. In case of continued non-payment, the gold pledged as collateral may be auctioned.
Many lenders allow prepayment or foreclosure, but some may charge a fee based on the loan agreement.
If gold prices increase, your loan eligibility may rise. If prices fall, the loan amount you qualify for may decrease.
The loan per gram depends on the current gold rate. Check for the current rate for 22 karat gold in Chennai, on Bajaj Markets.